Lena A. Frye (née Ciccio), 92, passed away on the 11th of November, 2016 at Scottsdale Village Square in Arizona. Lena was born on July 1, 1924, and she was the youngest daughter of Nick and Rosalia, Italian immigrants living in Chicago, Illinois. Their already blended family of three older brothers and four older sisters welcomed baby Lena. Lena was a wife, mother, and homemaker with her husband Edward J. Frye for 26 years. Ed passed away suddenly in 1969. Lena, now a single parent to three young daughters, earned her degree in Cosmetology to support her girls. Lena loved the desert heat and moved her family to Arizona in 1972. She had a sister already living in Scottsdale who owned and operated a motel there. Lena continued working in various areas of the beauty industry until she retired in 1989 from Cordon's Beauty Supply in Tempe, AZ. She spent her retirement caring for and loving her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She just loved cuddling all the babies. Lena is survived by one son and three daughters; six grandsons; two granddaughters, one step grandson, thirteen great grandchildren; and one step great grandson. We, Lena's family, would like to sincerely thank all of the medical staff and caregivers that took such great care of Mom through these past years and in her last days at Scottsdale Village Square. For more information and to send condolences, visit www.greenacresmortuary.net. Arrangements under the direction of Green Acres Mortuary & Cemetery, Scottsdale, AZ.
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